Robert Dudley

Robert Wayne Dudley, 59, of Whitewater passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born May 5, 1953, in Advance, Mo., to the late Bob and Bessie Menz Dudley. He and Joanne Rose were married June 1, 1974.

Robert and his wife were co-owners of G&D Communications in Sikeston, Mo., for many years. He was a member of Lake Girardeau Assembly of God Church where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school. He was a lifetime member of National Rifle Association and North American Hunting Club.

He was saved in 1980 and became a minister in 1983. Robert enjoyed preaching a spirit-filled message about Jesus' love for each and every one of us. For Robert to be a minister of the gospel meant more than preaching an evangelistic message. It meant helping others to know who Jesus is and how they can have a personal relationship with him. He loved helping people in all sorts of ways.

Survivors include his wife, Joanne of the home; two sons, Marty W. Dudley of Sioux City, Iowa, and Chris Dudley of Benton, Mo.; a daughter, Terra Mays of Malden, Mo.; a sister, JoAnn (Bobby) Stovall of Chaffee, Mo.; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and two goddaughters.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. The Rev. Mark Claunch will officiate, with the Rev. William Marshall present to have prayer for the family and friends who grieve the loss of this loved one. Burial will be in Union Park Cemetery at Chaffee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee to go toward funeral expenses.

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